NEWS WEAKLY 160 – 24th May, 2025This week on News Weakly, we dive into a whirlwind of political betrayal, retirement robberies, literary cancellations, and Oval Office psychodramas—with more twists than a Barnaby Joyce comeback tour. Top Stories of the Week:<ul><li>ARE LIBS AND NATS ON THE NEXT SEASON OF MAFS?</li><li>TAXING MODELS MODEL TAXES!</li><li>TRUMP FINDS A GENOCIDE HE CAN ACKNOWLEDGE!</li><li> </li></ul>Quote of the Week:“Michael McCormack says he’s ‘ambitious for’ David Littleproud—the same way Brutus was ambitious for Caesar.” Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: <a href="http://thesamishah.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://thesamishah.com</a>Theme music 'Historic Anticipation' by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah. <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/3956037">Get bonus content on Patreon</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

NEWS WEAKLY 160 – 24th May, 2025 This week on News Weakly, we dive into a whirlwind of political betrayal, retirement robberies, literary cancellations, and Oval Office psychodramas—with more twists than a Barnaby Joyce comeback tour. Top Stories of the Week:ARE LIBS AND NATS ON THE NEXT SEASON OF MAFS?TAXING MODELS MODEL TAXES!TRUMP FINDS A GENOCIDE HE CAN ACKNOWLEDGE! Quote of the Week: “Michael McCormack says he’s ‘ambitious for’ David Littleproud—the same way Brutus was ambitious for Caesar.” Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http://thesamishah.com Theme music 'Historic Anticipation' by Paul Mottram This podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NEWS WEAKLY 160 – 24th May, 2025This week on&nbsp;News Weakly, we dive into a whirlwind of political betrayal, retirement robberies, literary cancellations, and Oval Office psychodramas—with more twists than a Barnaby Joyce comeback tour. Top Stories of the Week:<ul><li>ARE LIBS AND NATS ON THE NEXT SEASON OF MAFS?</li><li>TAXING MODELS MODEL TAXES!</li><li>TRUMP FINDS A GENOCIDE HE CAN ACKNOWLEDGE!</li><li> </li></ul>Quote of the Week:“Michael McCormack says he’s ‘ambitious for’ David Littleproud—the same way Brutus was ambitious for Caesar.” Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more:&nbsp;<a href="http://thesamishah.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://thesamishah.com</a>Theme music 'Historic Anticipation' by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah. <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/3956037" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

160 - Libs and Nats: Will They Wont They

News Weakly&nbsp;is the sharpest, funniest, and most professional news satire podcast in Australia—where we punch the news in the headlines… weakly.Hosted by multi-award-winning comedian, journalist, and author&nbsp;Sami Shah, the show delivers a fast-paced, fiercely intelligent breakdown of the biggest stories in politics, global affairs, and culture. With a background that spans stand-up comedy, radio broadcasting, and serious journalism—including bylines in&nbsp;The New York Times,&nbsp;The Guardian, and&nbsp;ABC RN—Sami cuts through the noise with biting satire, relentless wit, and just enough sarcasm to keep us all from screaming into the void.News Weakly&nbsp;isn’t just about the headlines—it’s about the hypocrisy, the absurdity, and the sheer chaos behind them. Whether it's Australian politics, international disasters, or billionaires doing dumb things, Sami delivers a fresh, fearless take that keeps listeners informed&nbsp;and&nbsp;entertained.With a growing and engaged audience of news junkies, comedy lovers, and politics obsessives,&nbsp;News Weakly&nbsp;is the perfect space for advertisers looking to reach smart, curious, and highly engaged listeners.Get in on the conversation. Stay ahead of the spin. And never trust a headline again.New episodes every week. <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/3956037">Get bonus content on Patreon</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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News Weakly is the sharpest, funniest, and most professional news satire podcast in Australia—where we punch the news in the headlines… weakly. Hosted by multi-award-winning comedian, journalist, and author Sami Shah, the show delivers a fast-paced, fiercely intelligent breakdown of the biggest stories in politics, global affairs, and culture. With a background that spans stand-up comedy, radio broadcasting, and serious journalism—including bylines in The New York Times, The Guardian, and ABC RN—Sami cuts through the noise with biting satire, relentless wit, and just enough sarcasm to keep us all from screaming into the void. News Weakly isn’t just about the headlines—it’s about the hypocrisy, the absurdity, and the sheer chaos behind them. Whether it's Australian politics, international disasters, or billionaires doing dumb things, Sami delivers a fresh, fearless take that keeps listeners informed and entertained. With a growing and engaged audience of news junkies, comedy lovers, and politics obsessives, News Weakly is the perfect space for advertisers looking to reach smart, curious, and highly engaged listeners. Get in on the conversation. Stay ahead of the spin. And never trust a headline again. New episodes every week. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Weakly&nbsp;is the sharpest, funniest, and most professional news satire podcast in Australia—where we punch the news in the headlines… weakly.Hosted by multi-award-winning comedian, journalist, and author&nbsp;Sami Shah, the show delivers a fast-paced, fiercely intelligent breakdown of the biggest stories in politics, global affairs, and culture. With a background that spans stand-up comedy, radio broadcasting, and serious journalism—including bylines in&nbsp;The New York Times,&nbsp;The Guardian, and&nbsp;ABC RN—Sami cuts through the noise with biting satire, relentless wit, and just enough sarcasm to keep us all from screaming into the void.News Weakly&nbsp;isn’t just about the headlines—it’s about the hypocrisy, the absurdity, and the sheer chaos behind them. Whether it's Australian politics, international disasters, or billionaires doing dumb things, Sami delivers a fresh, fearless take that keeps listeners informed&nbsp;and&nbsp;entertained.With a growing and engaged audience of news junkies, comedy lovers, and politics obsessives,&nbsp;News Weakly&nbsp;is the perfect space for advertisers looking to reach smart, curious, and highly engaged listeners.Get in on the conversation. Stay ahead of the spin. And never trust a headline again.New episodes every week. <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/3956037" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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